Crispy Palak Pakoda Recipe (Step by Step) 2023

 Palak Pakoda (Spinach Fritters)

Palak Pakoda, also known as Spinach Fritters, are a delicious and healthy snack made with spinach and various spices. Here is a simple recipe to make them:

Ingredients:

• 2 cups spinach leaves, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup besan (chickpea flour)
• 1/4 cup rice flour
• 1/4 cup finely chopped onions
• 1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro
• 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste
• 1 tsp red chili powder
• 1 tsp cumin powder
• Salt to taste
• Water as needed
• Oil for deep frying

Instructions:

1. In a mixing bowl, combine the besan, rice flour, onions, cilantro, ginger-garlic paste, red chili powder, cumin powder, and salt. Mix well.
2. Slowly add water to the mixture and knead until a smooth dough is formed.
3. Add the chopped spinach leaves to the dough and mix well.
4. Heat oil in a deep pan or kadhai.
5. Once the oil is hot, take small portions of the dough and shape them into small pakoras.
6. Carefully drop the pakoras into the hot oil and fry until golden brown.
7. Remove the pakoras from the oil and place them on a paper towel to absorb any excess oil.
8. Serve the hot Palak Pakoda with green chutney or tamarind chutney.

Note: You can also add grated cheese or mashed potatoes to the dough for added flavor and nutrition. Also, you can use finely chopped palak instead of spinach leaves.

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Palak Pakoda Nutrition information

Based on the above ingredients, here's the approximate nutrition information for the given recipe for Spinach Fritters:

⇒ Serving size: 1 fritter (assuming the recipe yields 10 fritters)

⇒ Calories: 77 kcal

⇒ Total Fat: 4.7 g

• Saturated Fat: 0.6 g
• Trans Fat: 0 g
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Sodium: 53 mg
• Total Carbohydrates: 7.1 g
• Dietary Fiber: 1.2 g
• Sugars: 1 g
• Protein: 2.4 g